How to Solve Our Human Problems: The Four Noble Truths - Hardcover

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0948006382 ISBN 13: 9780948006388

Publisher: Tharpa Publications, 2012

Synopsis

In this busy world, our experiences of happiness are fleeting and short-lived, while inner peace eludes us completely. Our negative states of mind, such as uncontrolled desire and anger, create endless problems for ourselves and others, and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes. Geshe Kelsang begins by presenting Buddha's popular teaching on the Four Noble Truths, which offers a clear and simple solution to all our problems, guiding us to an oasis of peace within our hearts. He then focuses in particular on overcoming the problem of anger, learning how to develop and maintain patience when faced with even the most difficult circumstances.

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Review:

This book offers peace of mind in these troubled times. --Publishing News

I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking happiness or greater meaning in their lives. --Thomas Mitchell, professor Indiana University

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has a unique gift for addressing everyday difficulties. --American Library Association Booklist

Synopsis:

The Four Noble Truths provide a deep insight into the true nature of human life, the problems we inevitably encounter and ways to overcome them. It is explained that the real source of our discontent lies within our deluded states of mind rather than in our external conditions. Through reducing and finally eliminating the inner causes of suffering, a lasting inner peace and happiness arise. Following a clear and concise presentation of these four universal truths, the author provides an in depth explanation of how to deal with anger, one of the most harmful delusions. He presents very practical methods to rid ourselves of this most painful mental state, through practising three types of patience. The book also includes sections on Understanding the Mind, Past and Future lives and What is Meditation?

About this edition

• Publisher: Tharpa Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0948006382
• ISBN 13: 9780948006388
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176